Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Atkins, Virginia
Honored By
Marty & Rebecca Martin
Relationship
Grandchildren
HE ENTERED THE MILITARY ON JANUARY 29, 1943 AND WAS DISCHARGED ON OCTOBER 30, 1945. HE SERVED WITH THE 2ND COMPANY, 3RD REGIMENT OF THE 1ST SPECIAL SERVICE FORCE IN THE EUROPEAN THEATER. HE WAS WOUNDED IN ITALY ON MAY 23, 1944. HE RECEIVED THE AMERICAN SERVICE MEDAL, THE GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, THE PURPLE HEART, THE EUROPEAN-AFRICAN-MIDDLE EASTERN CAMPAIGN RIBBON AND THE WWII VICTORY.